Practically Perfect PA
MAY 4, 2016
I printed these off and had them next to my keyboard whenever I was working through another set of meeting notes. I used to find that I repeated the same words over and over to describe the decisions made and actions agreed. So a few years ago I wrote out a list of 50 handy verbs that I could slot into the minutes as and when I needed them.
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2008
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Ian's Messy Desk
OCTOBER 20, 2010
The encoding stage refers to the process of putting information into memory. The storage stage refers to retention or maintaining information in memory. The retrieval stage refers to recovering information from memory. Many people overlook this crucial step and end up missing important appointments, deadlines or details.
Practically Perfect PA
MARCH 10, 2014
Now, the glamorous references are not something I am used to hearing but the endless stream of random requests is! Similarly I have a large A4 desk pad next to my keyboard for any quick notes I need to make, things to remember (like phone numbers for instance), and tasks people give me at my desk. Am I reaching for the stars here?
Professional Assistant Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2009
I close all of them by either clicking on the "X" at the top-right corner or pressing ALT-F4 (keyboard shortcut to remember - can be very useful). Once I am finished with the task, I would look at my next task on my to-do list and figure out what applications I wont need. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 19, 2012
Calendar – For quick reference I have a one sheet per day calendar block on my desk. The phone should be on the desk as near to your keyboard and computer screen as possible. Post-it notes and flags – I always buy the largest post-it notes in a variety of colours as I often write notes to myself and need the extra room!
On The Job
JANUARY 29, 2009
I know we don't get along, but will you be a reference for me?” These are a few of the queries we might be asked that put us on the spot, making us long for our keyboard where we would have time to tap out a response. “You're being paid more than me and we do the same job. Do you think that's fair? “I
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